Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Aaron Pena
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 135

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (88):
HB 110 Author: Pena | Rios Ybarra | Guillen | Lucio III | Gonzales
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in the Rio Grande Valley.

HB 111 Author: Pena | Hodge
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the joint or separate prosecution of a capital felony charged against two or more defendants.

HB 112 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.

HB 113 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for appointment as county elections administrator.

HB 348 Author: Pena | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the punishment for theft of certain aluminum, bronze, or copper materials.

HB 387 Author: Pena | King, Phil | Farabee | Bonnen | Flynn
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes.

HB 1087 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass.

HB 1239 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on the use of the Internet by sex offenders and to the collection and exchange of information regarding those offenders.

HB 1618 Author: Pena | Creighton
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the civil and criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties.

HB 1884 Author: Pena | Gonzales
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the conveyance of certain state real property from the Department of State Health Services to Hidalgo County for the provision of outpatient health care services or another public purpose.

HB 1885 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/05/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify.

HB 2036 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the use of countywide voting locations by certain counties.

HB 2152 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation of the South Texas International Airport at Edinburg as the disaster relief headquarters for the Rio Grande Valley.

HB 2209 Author: Pena | Bohac | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/21/2009 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors.

HB 3919 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/27/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a qualified privilege of a journalist not to testify in an administrative, executive, legislative, or civil judicial proceeding.

HB 3920 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the application for voter registration; providing criminal penalties.

HB 3921 Author: Pena | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the filing by political committees of reports of political contributions and expenditures in connection with a runoff election.

HB 3922 Author: Pena | Naishtat
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to notification sent by the Texas Ethics Commission to certain persons regarding deadlines to file reports.

HB 3923 Author: Pena | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the method of delivery of notices relating to sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.

HB 3924 Author: Pena | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities.

HB 4236 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas - Pan American.

HB 4237 Author: Pena | Leibowitz | Alonzo | Hughes | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to publication of certain matters in certain media that are privileged and not grounds for a libel action.

HB 4399 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/07/2009 H No action taken in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the criminal prosecution of racketeering; providing penalties.

HCR 5 Author: Pena | Vaught | Turner, Chris | Maldonado | Farias
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Posthumously conferring the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on Pedro Cano of Hidalgo County for his heroic actions in World War II.

HCR 10 Author: Pena | Deshotel | Branch
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 05/30/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.

HCR 86 Author: Pena | Anderson | Lucio III | Gonzales
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Memorializing Congress in support of establishing a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.

HCR 205 Author: Pena
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/19/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Larry N. Balli on the 24th anniversary of his Edinburg dental practice.

HJR 90 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the time in which the legislature may enact or modify districts for the state legislature or the United States House of Representatives.

HR 201 Author: Pena | Gonzales | Flores
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Welcoming members of Amigos Del Valle, Incorporated, to the State Capitol for Senior Day on February 10, 2009.

HR 202 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM
Caption: Congratulating Benjamin H. Garza of Edinburg on his receipt of the Lone Star FFA Degree from the Texas FFA.

HR 203 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM
Caption: Congratulating Melissa Castano of Edinburg on being named a 2008 Student of the Year by the Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program of The University of Texas at Austin.

HR 204 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM
Caption: Recognizing Avery Garcia as Miss Pre-Teen Edinburg 2009.

HR 205 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 7:57AM
Caption: Congratulating Alexis Renae Garcia on her selection as Miss Edinburg 2009.

HR 206 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM
Caption: Honoring Judge Juan R. Partida for his contributions to the community of the Rio Grande Valley.

HR 269 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM
Caption: Commending Brian Iglesias of Edinburg for his achievements.

HR 270 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: In memory of Jose Borrego of Edcouch.

HR 271 Author: Pena | Gonzales | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Blandina Cardenas on her distinguished service as president of The University of Texas-Pan American.

HR 277 Author: Pena | Gonzales
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Edinburg Day at the State Capitol.

HR 288 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 7:57AM
Caption: Honoring Leadership Edinburg Class XX.

HR 360 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM
Caption: Honoring Mariachi Dos Mil of Johnny Economedes High School in Edinburg for its many achievements.

HR 361 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM
Caption: Honoring Mariachi Primer Orgullo of Edinburg High School for its many achievements.

HR 362 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM
Caption: Honoring Mariachi Oro of Edinburg North High School for its many achievements.

HR 363 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 3:11PM
Caption: Recognizing October 14, 2008, as the centennial of Edinburg's designation as the seat of Hidalgo County.

HR 508 Author: Pena | Gonzales
Last Action: 02/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2009 8:10AM
Caption: Commending members of the Association of Public Administrators at The University of Texas-Pan American for their dedication to the field of public administration.

HR 654 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing the Department of Rehabilitation at The University of Texas-Pan American.

HR 655 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: In memory of Lloyd Jefferson "Bob" Roberts, Jr., of Edinburg.

HR 758 Author: Pena | Gonzales
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Commending the Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas for the services and programs they provide in behalf of the state's young people and their families.

HR 783 Author: Pena | Flores | Gonzales | Rios Ybarra | Lucio III
Last Action: 03/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2009 8:18AM
Caption: Commemorating the Rio Grande Valley VA Hospital March to San Antonio.

HR 850 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: In memory of Hermelinda Economedes of Edinburg.

HR 851 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: Recognizing National Walk to Work Day on April 3, 2009, and Walk or Bike to Work and School Week in Edinburg from April 3-10, 2009.

HR 852 Author: Pena | Gonzales
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Congratulating Jim McKone on his induction into The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor.

HR 853 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: Honoring David Lopez of Edinburg on his 50-year career as a barber and congratulating David and Emma Avila Lopez on their golden wedding anniversary.

HR 854 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: Honoring Texas actor Valente Rodriguez for his contributions to the community.

HR 855 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 4:20PM
Caption: Recognizing the week of April 26 through May 2, 2009, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

HR 890 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Congratulating Lupe Garcia on his induction into The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor.

HR 891 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Honoring Ciro Trevino of Edinburg for being named the 2008 School Board Trustee of the Year by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association.

HR 1251 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: In memory of Albert "Beto" Garza, Jr.

HR 1252 Author: Pena | Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: In memory of Alfredo R. Longoria of Edinburg.

HR 1253 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: In memory of Armando and Francisca Salinas of Elsa.

HR 1427 Author: Pena | Gonzales | Guillen | Lucio III | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 22 2009 9:36AM
Caption: Commemorating the military heroism of Pedro Cano.

HR 1880 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2009 10:44AM
Caption: Honoring the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District on the centennial of the founding of the city's first organized school.

HR 1936 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Edinburg Lions Club.

HR 2041 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: In memory of Leonel Garza, Sr., of Elsa.

HR 2237 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: Honoring Shaine Mata of Mission for his participation in and media coverage of the Rio Grande Valley VA Hospital March to San Antonio.

HR 2239 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2009 7:45AM
Caption: In memory of former Edinburg mayor Alfonso Rene Ramirez.

HR 2387 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2009 7:50AM
Caption: Congratulating Tyler and Jillian Lampley of Austin on their third wedding anniversary.

HR 2417 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/31/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2009 5:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Gilberto Garza, Jr., on his retirement as superintendent of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.

HR 2590 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Richard H. Garcia on his 2009 election as mayor of Edinburg.

HR 2591 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: In memory of Pete Diaz, Jr., of Rio Grande City.

HR 2669 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: In memory of Daryl Paul Hury.

HR 2670 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Ana Jimenez for her achievements as an educator.

HR 2671 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Kathleen Patricia McCartan of Austin on her many achievements.

HR 2672 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Ron Whitlock for his successful career in broadcasting and his outstanding service to his community.

HR 2673 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Pedro Diaz IV for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Peña.

HR 2710 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the bicentennial in 2010 of the Grito de Dolores, the battle cry issued by Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the father of Mexican independence and the namesake of Hidalgo County.

HR 2772 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Maria Cristina Chirolla, the Colombian consul general in Houston, for her bravery and achievements.

HR 2777 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Mitchell Craig Chaney of Brownsville on his outstanding legal career.

HR 2787 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals for its advocacy efforts regarding the prevention and treatment of addiction.

HR 2788 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Ernie Joe Chaney of Rancho Viejo on his outstanding achievements.

HR 2789 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending James Stuart Chaney of Brownsville for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Aaron Peña.

HR 2825 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Sarah Viranda, Erika Reyna, and Rosario Adriana Wilson for earning their Master of Public Administration degrees from The University of Texas--Pan American.

HR 2826 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Robert Schmalzried on his election as mayor of Edcouch.

HR 2827 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Maricela De León on her five years of service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Aaron Peña.

HR 2828 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Lionel Aron Peña of Edinburg on his achievements and community service.

HR 2890 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Valley EMS, Inc., of Edinburg in conjunction with Texas First Responders Day on September 11, 2009.

HR 2929 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Felix Rodriguez, Sr., of Elsa for his service to his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II.

HR 3095 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Jacquelyn Camille "Jacky" Alamia of Austin on her graduation from Westlake High School.

HR 3096 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the Delta chapter of Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc., for its contributions to The University of Texas-Pan American and to the greater community.

Joint Author (47):
HB 65 Author: Lucio III | Martinez, "Mando" | Rios Ybarra | Pena | Oliveira
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to establishing a health science center and medical school in South Texas.

HB 69 Author: Guillen | Berman | Pena | Flores
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.

HB 76 Author: Flynn | Hardcastle | Hopson | Pena | Paxton
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the comptroller's electronic funds transfer system and the use of electronic paycards.

HB 91 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales | Pena | Guillen | Rios Ybarra
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.

HB 215 Author: Guillen | Pena | Gattis | Marquez | King, Tracy O.
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on increases in fees and designated tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.

HB 236 Author: Rodriguez | Pena | Guillen
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the procedures to obtain an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for motor vehicles driven by persons who have orthopedic handicaps.

HB 408 Author: Isett | Pena | Guillen
Last Action: 05/01/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments.

HB 536 Author: Anchia | Pena | Madden | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the voter registration of a person who submits a federal postcard application to vote in an election.

HB 551 Author: Madden | Pena
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application used for voting.

HB 559 Author: Hernandez | Pena
Sponsor: Gallegos
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the nondisclosure of certain personal information in voter registration records, concealed handgun license records, and tax appraisal records that relates to a justice of the peace.

HB 637 Author: Guillen | Pena
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or more than $30,000.

HB 759 Author: Martinez Fischer | Cook | Pena
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving.

HB 791 Author: Burnam | Hilderbran | King, Phil | Pena | Bohac
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax.

HB 831 Author: Taylor | Pena | Fletcher | Oliveira | Sheffield
Last Action: 05/19/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the exemption from certain taxation of certain organizations.

HB 959 Author: Bonnen | Pena | Taylor | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers.

HB 1172 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Pena | Gonzales
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain partially disabled veterans.

HB 1203 Author: Elkins | Pena
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 05/26/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of a person to act as the agent of a property owner in a property tax matter.

HB 1335 Author: Gonzalez Toureilles | Martinez Fischer | McCall | Pena
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to procedures for certain persons charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or to mandatory supervision.

HB 1391 Author: Strama | Miklos | Villarreal | Pena | Bolton
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the promotion and use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.

HB 1853 Author: Darby | Gallego | Pena
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authorization of school district ad valorem tax incentives for historic redevelopment and economic development.

HB 1913 Author: McReynolds | Pena | Gonzalez Toureilles | Elkins
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.

HB 2165 Author: Rose | Pena | Villarreal
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 05/22/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research.

HB 2226 Author: Parker | Pena | Bohac
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain solar and wind energy devices.

HB 2230 Author: Parker | Pena
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.

HB 2291 Author: Gattis | Oliveira | Paxton | Pena | Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the procedure to be used by a taxing unit in adopting an ad valorem tax rate.

HB 2374 Author: Guillen | Lucio III | Pena | Martinez, "Mando" | Herrero
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the connection of residences in economically distressed areas to public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.

HB 2806 Author: Maldonado | Corte | Fletcher | Pena | Edwards
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer to a previously held position based on seniority on the return of another firefighter or police officer from a military leave of absence.

HB 3022 Author: Leibowitz | Pena
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on certain motor vehicles.

HB 3244 Author: Riddle | Rios Ybarra | Pena
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a centralized sex offender registration authority in certain counties in this state.

HB 3613 Author: Otto | Oliveira | Paxton | Taylor | Pena
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead and to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating.

HB 3950 Author: Turner, Chris | Raymond | Guillen | Pena
Last Action: 04/24/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the temporary housing in a housing facility of a public university of certain veterans receiving health care treatment.

HB 3953 Author: Turner, Chris | Raymond | Pena | Guillen
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain veterans traveling to receive health care at a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility.

HB 3961 Author: McReynolds | Pena
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of nursing.

HB 3971 Author: Ritter | Lucio III | Homer | Bonnen | Pena
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the funding of certain activities of the General Land Office pertaining to the management of coastal public land.

HB 4793 Author: Gonzales | Martinez, "Mando" | Pena
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the creation of two additional county courts at law in Hidalgo County.

HCR 73 Author: Raymond | Maldonado | Pena
Last Action: 03/02/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget.

HCR 153 Author: Guillen | Flores | Gonzales | Pena | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/13/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Manuel Benavidez, Jr.

HJR 17 Author: Guillen | Berman | Pena
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.

HJR 40 Author: Guillen | Pena
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or more than $30,000.

HJR 48 Author: Bonnen | Pena | Taylor | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers.

HJR 71 Author: Raymond | Maldonado | Pena
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Supporting the ratification of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a federal balanced budget.

HR 62 Author: Veasey | Pena
Last Action: 02/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2009 8:17AM
Caption: Honoring the life of Timothy Brian Cole and recognizing his exoneration through DNA evidence.

HR 228 Author: Gonzales | Martinez, "Mando" | Pena | Flores
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Hidalgo County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 229 Author: Gonzales | Pena | Flores
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol.

HR 264 Author: Turner, Sylvester | Gonzales | Pena | Edwards
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Senior Day at the State Capitol.

HR 289 Author: Alonzo | Lucio III | Flores | Pena | Gonzales
Last Action: 02/10/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 2009 12:42PM
Caption: Welcoming Hamid Name Pineda, mayor of Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the occasion of his visit to the Texas Capitol.

HR 1602 Author: Gonzales | Pena | Flores | Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Honoring the life of William Dean "Bill" Peisen of McAllen.

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